stub out

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) To extinguish a burning object, especially a cigarette or cigar, by pressing its burning end against a hard surface until it stops burning. Usage This verb is used with a direct object (the thing being extinguished). It specifically describes the action of putting out a fire or ember by applying pressure, not by blowing or using water. It is most commonly associated...